amusement ran through the beast as it listened to the noises surrounding it, the jaguar padding forward towards the shadows, tail curling the slightest. they were happy that everyone was able to relax and enjoy this event, finding new friends and more here. they could hear Sam and Asteri talking, their ears flicking in their direction as they noted where their position was. exhaling wordlessly,  the jaguar slid into the shadows along the courtyard's walls,  dark fur helping them nearly disappear.

The lights were far too much for them, and the emptiness burdening their chest was no different. sitting down against one of the cool stone walls, they let their body lean against it, raising a paw to their mouth as they coughed, a flash of fear striking through them - they couldn't be getting sick again, could they? no matter, they would speak of this to Malak another time. now it was time to sit back and listen to everyone enjoying the feast and the company of everyone else. they would keep their senses out for anyone else coming, this was to be a welcoming event, and they would do their best to ensure it.